We get into beard growth, streaming fun, how to last in a band for almost two decades and more. Zach Sutton recently finished an MBA and is putting all his lived experience and knowledge to good use, as the drummer and manager of Jane's Party, he's a loyal, sweet human and he brought the LA sunshine to this delightful interview.

We dig deep into the brain of Lazar Miric, talking everything from video game music to venues and mentorship in music. A wise human, doing it primarily himself and making a real impact on the Canadian music scene. He heads up Lavender Town and Live Video Game Orchestra, and is a working musician in Toronto. A warm welcome to Lazar Miric to Industry Tactics!

DIY mogul, Carolyn Mark sits down with Friendly Rich, from White Rock, British Columbia (aka "Beige Gardens"!)! We catch her right before she heads out on another tour, to pick up some great tactics. She draws on her amazing book "How to be a Boozy Chanteuse" and shares so many great learnings from a rich career in music. Having worked with everybody from Neko Case to knowing the folks in No Means No, Carolyn has lots to say on how to stay fresh and lead a creative life. Enjoy this delightful chat with one of the many great Canadian voices, Carolyn Mark!

On this episode of Industry Tactics, Friendly Rich sits down with author Paul Myers to unpack his new beautiful new book John Candy: A Life in Comedy (House of Anansi Press). Such a delight to speak with Paul about all things Candy, including the time he may have (or may have not) met him, early days of SCTV and the legacy of John Candy in the city of Toronto. Enjoy this delightful chat!

We join songwriter, producer and community mobilizer, Joe Lapinski for a chat about his new recording, New Day and so much more. Joe builds community through every project he takes on, and this new recording is such a testament to that. Co-produced alongside Dave Clark, this new offering from Joe is such a great reflection of a very special career in music. Dig in to this incredible new collection of songs from one of our finest crafts people!

Today, we honour the late Bill Exley (Nihilist Spasm Band) on this episode, with special guest Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten, hackedepicciotto, and more). Hacke links his incredible life in music to his early connections with the Nihilist Spasm Band and Canada, through the renowned Electric Eclectics Festival. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Bill Exley, whose resounding impact remains firmly planted on us all.

We get into it with Kat Burns from Prince Edward County, talking about tracks from her latest release "Soft" and also what it takes to be a musician in these times. Kat has a rich history, writing music for film and television, as well as releasing her own music for decades now. We pick up some wise tips from an incredible artist. Enjoy!

The hustle and grit of BA Johnston is unparalleled. We explore his never-ending tour, his embodiment of the underdog City of Hamilton, Ontario. This road dog has been doing it two decades strong, and captures the essence of a Canadian culture in every song. Buckle up for a ride in BA Johnston's minivan!

Today, Friendly Rich drops a surprise new recording on all streaming services, FRIENDLY RICH sings the NIHILIST SPASM BAND, honouring the legendary noise makers from London, Ontario. Accompanied by Klaas Hubner, Nichol S. Robertson and Michael Ward-Bergeman, this episode delves deep into the making of this noisy tribute recording. There are also reflections from some of the members of the Spasm Band, including Aya Ohnishi, John Boyle and John Clement.

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As we prepare for something special next week, we thought it would be fun to re-release this episode 76 of Industry Tactics, a feature on the great Canadian noise band, The Nihilist Spasm Band, originally published in September 2019. Enjoy!